S.D. Codified Laws § 33A-2-38
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Veterans’ benefits matter--Written agreement--Retention--Disclosure
Official statutory text
Before rendering a service to advise, assist, or consult an individual in connection with a veterans' benefits matter, a person shall disclose the terms of the service and compensation for the service, in a written agreement that is signed by both parties. The person offering the services shall retain a copy of the written agreement for one year following the termination of the service.
In an easily identifiable place in the written agreement, the person offering services shall disclose that:
(1) The person is not sponsored by or affiliated with:
(a) The United States Department of Veterans' Affairs;
(b) The South Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs; or
(c) Any other federally chartered veterans' service organization;
(2) Other organizations may provide the same service free of charge;
(3) The products or services offered by the person are not necessarily endorsed by any veterans' organization; and
(4) The individual receiving the service may qualify for other veterans' benefits beyond those offered by the person.
Source: SL 2025, ch 133, § 2.
In an easily identifiable place in the written agreement, the person offering services shall disclose that:
(1) The person is not sponsored by or affiliated with:
(a) The United States Department of Veterans' Affairs;
(b) The South Dakota Department of Veterans' Affairs; or
(c) Any other federally chartered veterans' service organization;
(2) Other organizations may provide the same service free of charge;
(3) The products or services offered by the person are not necessarily endorsed by any veterans' organization; and
(4) The individual receiving the service may qualify for other veterans' benefits beyond those offered by the person.
Source: SL 2025, ch 133, § 2.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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